Running for Municipal Office?

• Check this map to make sure you meet the residency requirement. If you plan to to run for a district City Council seat, you must reside in the district you plan to run in by May 7, 2018.
• Read the Municipal Candidate Quick Guide.  This quick guide provides general information on how to run for municipal office. 
• Read Clerk and Recorder Rule 4 Candidate Petitions to make sure you meet the qualifications to run for office.
• Read Chapter 15, Article III of Denver Revised Municipal Code to familiarize yourself with campaign finance requirements.
• Running as a write-in candidate? You must submit a notarized affidavit by Monday, April 22, 2019
• Create your political committee online.
• Thinking about using the city flag, seal or logo on your campaign materials? Read this first. These materials are restricted to official city use.

Incumbent Officeholder or Running for Reelection?

• File your campaign finance reports online.

Place a Question on the Ballot

• Read Clerk and Recorder Rule 5 Initiated Ordinance Petitions

• Read Chapter 15, Article III of Denver Revised Municipal Code to familiarize yourself with campaign finance requirements.
• File initial organization documents online.

Make Your Campaign Cybersecure

• Read Belfer Center Campaign Cybersecurity Handbook